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Archive for October, 2021

Helped Wanted at Apple Valley Senior Housing

Apple Valley Senior Housing in Peru NY, would like to hire a seasonal person for snow removal of the parking lots and to maintain the sidewalks. This position will have guaranteed hours every day at a rate of $25.00 per hour beginning December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. Apple Valley Senior Housing will provide […]

Watching the salmon run – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Watching the salmon run – – The Adirondack Almanack

Nighthawks win seventh straight gymnastics title; Sarnow claims second all-around | Sun Community News 

Source: Nighthawks win seventh straight gymnastics title; Sarnow claims second all-around | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | The Peru varsity gymnastics team earned another Section VII/Class D championship Oct. 23 at Beekmantown Central School, while Eagle Nate Sa

When should you get a COVID-19 booster and which one is best for you?

Source: When should you get a COVID-19 booster and which one is best for you?

SUNY Plattsburgh looking into on campus traffic stop incident

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh looking into on campus traffic stop incident

How even an experienced kayaker can get into trouble in the cold waters of Oneida Lake – syracuse.com

Source: How even an experienced kayaker can get into trouble in the cold waters of Oneida Lake – syracuse.com

CVAC Volleyball: Nighthawks top Bobcats in fifth; sweeps for Eagles, Red Storm, Hornets | Sun Community News PERU 

Source: CVAC Volleyball: Nighthawks top Bobcats in fifth; sweeps for Eagles, Red Storm, Hornets | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru varsity volleyball team had to rally in order to defeat Northern Adirondack Oct. 21, winning the fourth and fifth sets to secure a

City votes on annexation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On April 12 the City of Plattsburgh and the Town of Plattsburgh held a press conference to announce the collaboration between the two municipalities 

Source: City votes on annexation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On April 12 the City of Plattsburgh and the Town of Plattsburgh held a press conference to announce the collaboration between the two municipalities which resulted in the creation of the Plattsbur

Plattsburgh State Athletics Announces HD Upgrade Prices for Winter Sport Webstreams – Plattsburgh State Athletics

Source: Plattsburgh State Athletics Announces HD Upgrade Prices for Winter Sport Webstreams – Plattsburgh State Athletics

North Country Chamber is back with the 23rd Annual Taste of the North Country – Reimagined!

Join us on November 3rd for an evening of local food, local beverages and plenty of auction items Plattsburgh, NY – 10/20/21 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at the West Side Ballroom for the most delicious event of the year – Taste of the North Country – on […]

Photographic Images of the Night Sky’s Majesty

Beauty, and Splendor by Herb Carpenter at The Strand Center for the Arts in November PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Photographic Images of the Night Sky’s Majesty, Beauty, and Splendor,” artwork created by photographer, Herb Carpenter, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand […]

COVID outbreak discovered at Elizabethtown nursing home | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: COVID outbreak discovered at Elizabethtown nursing home | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Paul Smiths College students organize walk out to protest college handling of sexual assault, bigotry reports on campus | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: PSC students organize walk out to protest college handling of sexual assault, bigotry reports on campus | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Clinton County health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at gathering

“Anyone present at the American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh on Oct. 16 between 4 p.m. and midnight may have been exposed, according to health officials. Information surrounding the possible exposure was announced in a press release Friday afternoon.” Source: Clinton County health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at gathering

27 additional COVID-19 positives reported in Clinton County today

Since our 10/21 update, 27 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, October 25, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics […]

CDC approves Moderna and J&J boosters, plus mixing shots

Source: CDC approves Moderna and J&J boosters, plus mixing shots

Main Street buildings near demo in downtown Malone | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Main Street buildings near demo in downtown Malone | Local News | pressrepublican.com

How the toy shortage could affect your holidays – syracuse.com

Source: How the toy shortage could affect your holidays – syracuse.com

Upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment facility is next on the agenda

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s October 14th Meeting by John T. Ryan  Peru has a major sewer system upgrade in progress; now, the town board is planning a significant upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility. After treatment, Peru’s wastewater flows into the Little Ausable River and then Lake Champlain. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has […]

2020 U.S. Census Bureau data details North Country population declines and future challenges

By John T. Ryan Peru – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 census data.  The North Country data reflects the nationwide rural population declines. Peru’s 2020 population increased by 6.2% since 2000; however, between 2010 and 2020, its population declined by 3.3%, from 7,000 to 6,772. Between 2000 and 2010, Peru enjoyed one […]

Hochul appoints John Ernst chair of Adirondack Park Agency | NCPR News

“Ernst is president of a private investment firm based in New York City.  He owns Elk Lake Lodge in North Hudson with his wife, Margot Ernst.  According to the Adirondack Explorer, Gov. Kathy Hochul approached Ernst recently at a dinner party and asked if he would be willing to take on the position.” Source: Hochul […]

36 additional COVID-19 positives reported today

Since our 10/20 update, 36 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To […]

Column: Succession planning: farm transfer case study | Sun Community News 

Source: Column: Succession planning: farm transfer case study | Sun Community News In the last column, we covered how taxes are incurred when farmland is transferred in different ways (selling, gifting, inheritance, leasing). This week, we’ll talk about how strate

Rangers respond to lost, injured hikers and hunters – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Rangers respond to lost, injured hikers and hunters – – The Adirondack Almanack

Plattsburgh Best Buy closure set for Oct. 30 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Best Buy closure set for Oct. 30 | Local News | pressrepublican.com